Manager, Purchasing (Winnipeg)

The City of North Vancouver is at the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long‑term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City. Position Summary The City’s Finance and Economic Development Department is seeking a dynamic individual with exceptional leadership skills and financial acumen for a regular full‑time Manager, Purchasing position. Responsibilities Report to the Director of Strategic Financial Services.

Manage the City’s purchasing and stores/warehouse functions. Oversee acquisition of goods and services, including tender/RFP/RFQ templates. Liaise with senior department managers and external agencies to provide purchasing support.

Manage disposal and sale of surplus, redundant, or obsolete City assets, and disposition of RCMP found/seized and lost property. Supervise receipt, issuance, storage, and control of parts, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment in the City stores warehouse, and oversee accuracy of inventory records. Develop policies and procedures related to purchasing and stores functions.

Qualifications Purchasing management designation. Minimum 5–7 years of related experience, preferably in municipal government. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Proven management skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Compensation and Work Schedule Salary range: $128,520 – $151,200 (2026 rates).

Exempt position with compressed work schedule. Additional Requirements Applicants required to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC) during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person.

Guided by our core values and Council’s vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]. We’re here to support your full participation.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. #J-18808-Ljbffr